Ingram Micro to Buy BrightPointIngram Micro to Buy BrightPoint

Transaction valued at approximately $840M

July 2, 2012

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SANTA ANA, Calif. -- Ingram Micro Inc. (IM), the world's largest technology distributor and supply-chain services provider, and Brightpoint, Inc. ("BrightPoint") (CELL), a global leader in providing device lifecycle services to the wireless industry, announced today they have entered into a definitive agreement under which, subject to customary closing conditions, Ingram Micro will acquire all of the outstanding shares of BrightPoint common stock for $9.00 per share in cash, a 66 percent premium to BrightPoint's closing stock price on June 29, 2012, and a 35 percent premium to the 90-day average trading price. The transaction is valued at approximately $840 million, including the value of approximately $190 million of BrightPoint's estimated debt (net of cash), as of June 30, 2012.

The complementary combination of Ingram Micro with BrightPoint will create a leading global provider of device lifecycle services and solutions for the mobility industry. Together, Ingram Micro and BrightPoint will have tremendous customer reach and deep relationships with key vendors, network operators and mobile virtual network operators. The combined company will have an expanded global geographic footprint and customer base in the rapidly growing and strategically important mobility market.

Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM)

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